YummyLogy verdict
Not YummyLogy Approved
Standard0 pts
2 not-approved ingredients detected
Why this verdict?
Ingredients
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MilkCow's milk. Check for rBGH-free / organic for hormone concerns.
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CreamDairy cream.
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Cane SugarRefined sucrose. Editorial position: drives chronic low-grade inflammation, dysregulates the gut microbiome, and contributes to weight gain at the dose found in everyday processed food. Yummylogy does not endorse cane sugar as an ingredient regardless of organic status.
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WaterWater.
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ButterTraditional dairy fat. Grass-fed preferred.
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Natural FlavorRegulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
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MolassesByproduct of sugar refining; retains minerals.
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CornstarchRefined starch from corn; typically GMO unless organic.
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SaltSodium chloride. Most table salt is highly refined with anti-caking agents.
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Citric AcidUsually produced via Aspergillus niger fermentation rather than from citrus; widely accepted as safe.
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Sunflower OilRefined seed oil; high-oleic variants slightly more stable but still industrially processed.
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Guar GumDerived from guar bean; minimally processed.
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PecansWhole tree nut; healthy fats and antioxidants.
Quality signals tier: standard · score: 0
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Editor's overview
This butter pecan ice cream from 365 by Whole Foods Market comes in a convenient 1-pint size and is made without hydrogenated fats, high fructose corn syrup, bleached flour, or synthetic nitrates. It's a good option for people looking to avoid common additives and artificial ingredients in their frozen desserts while enjoying a traditional flavor.